How to Pronounce "hypothalamic"
word
ˌhaɪpoʊθəˈɫæmɪk
hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik
ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk
hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik
Definition
Relating to the hypothalamus, a small but important part of the brain that controls things like hunger, body temperature, and hormone release.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpoʊθəˈɫæmɪk
British English
ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik
UK
hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik
Listen in Context
Hypothalamic neurons help control body temperature.
The hypothalamic region is important for hormone release.
Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause problems with sleep.
Doctors found that a hypothalamic tumor was changing his appetite.